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Explain the ‘Trusted Setup’ Requirement for Some zk-SNARK Implementations

The Trusted Setup is a one-time cryptographic ceremony to generate public parameters, which, if compromised, could allow for fraudulent coin creation.
Greeks.live04.12.25

Explain the ‘Trusted Setup’ Requirement for Some zk-SNARK Implementations.

Some early implementations of zk-SNARKs require a one-time cryptographic process, known as the 'Trusted Setup,' to generate initial public parameters. If the secret random numbers used in this setup are not properly destroyed, the party who holds them could potentially create fraudulent coins.

Newer versions of the protocol, such as Zcash's Sapling upgrade, have minimized this trust requirement.

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Glossar

zk-SNARK

Architecture ⎊ Zero-knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge (zk-SNARK) represents a cryptographic protocol enabling proof generation and verification without revealing the underlying data.

Secret Random Numbers

Generation ⎊ These ephemeral, unpredictable numerical values are essential inputs for certain cryptographic commitments or for introducing randomness into decentralized applications, such as determining lottery winners or resolving tie-breakers.

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